Texan comming to Ohio to hunt

[mrbb]

well welcome to the site
and as for bucks, , its like any state some areas are better managed than others
there are BIG bucks all over ohio, but there not behind every tree
as for the rut, In my opinion, the rut starts about the last few days of OCt. and then from there it gets better or not, pending weather
hot and rain, typically is a bad rut yr, and very nocturnal breeding
if its cold, with some snow, its a better rut, with peak being say the nov 6- 15th or so, after that you are getting the tail end of things as for peak rut
and then once gun season starts, the deer start to know whats up, like in most states

and don't forget to read the rule book for Ohio,
NO rifle 's allowed
just a reminder coming from a state that allows rifle hunting
gun season is for shotgun, muzleloader, and certian pistols
No centerfire rifles

and rules for baiting, no baiting on public lands in Ohio
just a heads up
and good luck!

[radicalxl]

Alot of nice deer come from that area. Newcomerstown is in Tuscarawas Co. Just a couple miles west is Coshocton Co. And a few miles south and your in Guernsey Co. Most years these counties are the three top producers in the state. IMO you are where they are at. It's up to you to find them and make the shot. Good luck.